Front Desk Agent

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location

Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.

We're Hiring!

Come join our Four Seasons Family! We are hiring Front Desk Agents to join our Front Office Team.

About the role

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is seeking candidates with previous front desk experience. The Front Desk Agent welcomes and registers hotel guests while following benchmark standards and establishing method of payment. The agent also checks guests out of the hotel while preparing their bill and seeking feedback. Agents will assess each guest's needs and requests and add personal touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons policies.

What you will do

• Checks in guests in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible. Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged. Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest.
• Checks out guests at end of stay. Assesses guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest. Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction.
• Maintains a balanced bank assigned by the hotel. Makes change, cashes checks, and exchanges foreign currency. Reconciles all transactions at the close of each shift.
• Handles all guest interactions with hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assists customers in all inquiries regarding hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interactions with guests will be in person, phone, chat and by email.
• Utilizes computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports, input guest reservations and select and block rooms for arriving guests. Communicate with internal personnel and departments via radio, systems and phones. Chat guests via messenger application and utilize Four Seasons guest recognition program.
• Assist with Concierge services including wine tastings, dining reservations and transportation and processing guest packages and mail.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff. Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a ResComm Agent.
• Assists with responsibilities and duties in the absence of or due to heavy volume in areas of Guest Services, lobby coverage and phone coverage for ResComm.
• Provides basic trouble-shooting support for in-room services such as internet, TV, movies, games and Web service.
• Works closely with Guest Service staff to ensure smooth handling of guest luggage, guest escorts, deliveries and special requests.
• Performs other tasks or projects as assigned by management.

What you bring

This position is not eligible for work sponsorship / visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization.

What we offer

Schedule & Hours

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Four Seasons is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit the EEOC information poster : Know Your Rights.

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